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Antique & Art Auction — Cordy's

Auction House:Cordy'sNumber of lots recorded:642
Sale Title:Antique & Art AuctionLots with images:72
Auction Location:AucklandPrices available:491
Date:2-May-2017
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A Swiss silver cased lady's pocket watch, key wind movement, signed S. Loveridge & Sons, Geneva. Silver engraved dial with gold Roman numerals.
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A Swiss silver cased lady's pocket watch, key wind movement signed Mathey, Geneva. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. With key.
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A silver half hunter cased pocket watch, lever wind movement signed G J Hunt, London. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subs seconds. Case hallmarked London 1896.
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A Hebdomas Swiss gold plated pocket watch, with cream porcelain dial marked '8 jours', Arabic numerals flanked by silvered floral sprigs. Visible Breguet escapement, keyless wind, shield engraved back.
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Elgin rolled gold hunter pocket watch, 'Thos. Russell model' with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, rail track minutes, subs seconds, keyless wind.
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Elgin rolled gold hunter pocket watch, with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, rail track minutes, subs seconds, keyless wind.
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A silver half hunter cased lady's pocket watch, lever wind. White enamel dial with Roman numerals and subs seconds. Case hallmarked London 1885.
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An early 18th century verge chain drive half hunter pocket watch, c.1700, movement signed Josh. Cording, Holburn, brass case, with key. Repaired face.
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A silver cased Rotherham hunter pocket watch, key wind, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial at VI, with key. Birmingham 1912.
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A George IV silver pair cased pocket watch by D. Ritchie of London, fusee movement working, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, movement engraved with maker's name, both cases hallmarked Birmingham 1827 by Benjamin Kirby, a noted watch case maker.
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A large nickel plate cased station master's 'Goliath' pocket watch, stem wind, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial at VI, blued steel hands.
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A silver cased hunter pocket watch, by G & T Young, Dunedin, Timaru & Oamaru, fusee drive, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial at VI. The case hallmarked London 1883. With key.
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A Hebdomas Swiss .800 silver pocket watch, with white porcelain dial marked '8 jours', Arabic numerals flanked by silvered floral sprigs. Visible Breguet escapement, keyless wind, floral engraved back.
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A silver open-faced pocket watch, by John Forrest of London, Chronometer maker to the Admiralty, the silvered dial with Roman chapters and subsidiary seconds dial, the case with scrolling foliate decoration, the dial and movement signed, the dust cover and case numbered '8692'. With key.
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A silver cased open face pocket watch, key wind, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes and subsidiary seconds dial at VI. London 1839. With key.
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An 18ct. gold open face pocket watch, the back profusely engraved, the gold dial with floral decoration to the centre and Roman numerals to the chapter ring, key wind, in working order. Total weight 36gms.
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An early 20th century 9ct. rose gold Sanders & Co. gent's full hunter pocket watch, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, stem wind, with gold interior cover. 89gms, working.
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A Rolex 9ct gold lady's wristwatch, octagonal 3.1 cm case, circular dial with Arabic numerals, gold plated bracelet.
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An 18ct white gold and diamond Omega lady's wristwatch, wristwatch with 24 single cut diamonds set round the face with a further five diamonds to each shoulder, the strap in the form of small double leaves set with a further 70 diamonds, TDW 1.15cts, in working order, valuation available.
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A Cyma chromium plated cased tactile or braille pocket watch, keyless winding and hand-setting. White enamel dial with touch pieces in a 'Braille' style for the hour numerals and Arabic numerals, gold hands.
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Swiss made early 20th century 'miner's' watch, the white enamel dial with oversize Roman numerals, subs seconds, with retailer's name: S Armstrong, Hastings & Hamilton, New Zealand (closed 1933 damaged by earthquake). Nickel case with screw down bezel, lever wind, Buren movement.
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A 1940s Swiss Solar 'tank' wristwatch, 10K gold plated case, champagne dial with Arabic numerals, crocodile leather strap. Solar was a private brand of Canada's largest department store.
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A Rotherhams, London 18ct gold cased chronograph pocket watch, keyless wind, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, rail track minutes and 300 split divisions, gold hands and blued steel sweep second hand actioned by a stop lever mechanism to the case side. The case hallmarked Birmingham 1900, gold dust cover numbered 27462, matching numbered movement back. 5.1 cm diameter case. Total weight 126gms.
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A Swiss made 'Venner Time Switches Ltd.' stopwatch, nickel cased, with white enamel dial with 10 second divisions along with railtrack of 1/10ths and 1/20ths seconds; subsidiary 300 seconds dial at 0. Type No.A.40.
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Carley & Clemence Ld. military pocket watch, attention required.
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A modern gent's mid-size Omega quartz De Ville wristwatch, a rounded rectangular form, the gilt dial with baton markers, date aperture and maker's details, brown leather strap, not working.
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An early 20th century American Seth Thomas eight-day ship's clock, the circular brass case with screw glazed bezel, black enamelled Arabic numerals, working and with key. Diameter 18.6 cm
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A 19th century regulator wall clock, ebonised and glazed case, the white enamel chapter ring with black Roman numerals, the suspended long pendulum with large brass disc bob, two heavy cylindrical brass weights and key included.
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A rosewood cased bracket clock, the arched face with silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, Strike-Silent dial above XII, framed by gilt spandrels, the case with ormolu figured mounts and finials and raised on conforming claw feet. The movement striking on a gong. Height 43 cm
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A 1930s opalescent glass cased clock, in the manner of Rene Lalique's 'Deux Colombes' clock, of arched shape moulded in relief with a pair of doves amongst prunus blossom, raised on a gilt metal plinth base, with interior illumination and fitted with a Hammond Clock Co, Chicago (1931-37) electrically driven clock mechanism. Height 26 cm
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A ship's chronometer with silvered 4½ inch dial engraved 'John Poole, Maker to the Admiralty, 57 Fenchurch St, London' and with further details of 19th century Prize Medals; Roman numerals, railtrack minutes, subsidiary seconds dial and Up-Down dial, gold spade hands. Brass gimble mounted in three-layer mahogany deck case. Numbered 4371. Working, with uni-directional winding key.
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An Edwardian lady's Art Nouveau silver belt and buckle, comprising 18 decorative square sections connected by a buckle with relief portrait in profile of an Art Nouveau maiden. The buckle hallmarked Birmingham 1907 by Arthur Johnson Smith, a noted belt and buckle maker, the belt with later hallmarks by the same maker. 146gms.
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A silver photo frame, with oak back and strut, shaped beaded border. Some dents. Birmingham 1916. Height 25 cm
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Three small silver circular photo frames. Diameters 7.5 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm. Birmingham 1916, London 1919 and the large one marked 'Stg Silver'.
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A nautilus polished shell raised on a silver (tested) plinth, and with a conforming silver rim decoratively studded with semi-precious stones. Height 19 cm
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A silver photo frame, rectangular on timber easel back. London 1997. 22.5 cm x 17.5 cm
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A silver photo frame, rectangular. London 1985. 16 cm x 12 cm
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A silver photo frame, circular. Diameter 10 cm
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A rare early 20th century silver novelty camel pin cushion, the standing camel modelled in full relief, a later cushion fitted to its back. Birmingham 1920 by Adie & Lovekin Ltd. Length 6 cm
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An Edwardian Georgian Revival silver spirit kettle on stand, lacking burner. Total 945gms.
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An Edwardian silver tea kettle on stand, fluted decoration, oval shape, ebony handle and finial, complete with burner. Height 370 cm. Total weight 1.163 kilos. London 1907 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. All marks match.
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A Guild of Handicraft five piece silver tea service in the Arts & Crafts tradition, entirely handmade by George and Henry Hart, Chipping Campden. Hallmarked London, 1947- 48. Comprising: tea and hot water pots with ivory handles and finials, milk jug and sugar bowl, large plain circular tray with everted reeded edged rim. Total weight 4475gms. The Hart family are the the last remaining survivors from the Guild of Handicraft company built up by Charles Ashbee, who went from London to Chipping Campden in the…
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A Guild of Handicraft silver waiter in the Arts & Crafts tradition, by the Hart family, Chipping Campden. Oblong, with raised everted rim with serpentine reeded border, elevated on short legs with pad feet. London, 1961, 605gms. Provenance: Commissioned for our vendor's father's wedding, a New Zealand doctor who served in World War II, remaining in England working in Oxford.
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A George III Irish sugar bowl, boat form, the top with wigglework and star decoration, gadrooned rim, initials to one side armorial to the other, on four paw feet. High scrolling handles. Dublin 1811 by Richard Sawyer. 304gms.
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A George III Irish silver teapot, curved rectangular form with fine decoration to the top, gadrooned rim, ebonised wood handle and finial, on four paw feet, armorials and initials to each side. Dublin 1817 by Bergin & Moore. 675gms.
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A Georgian silver chocolate pot, of traditional form with high domed lid, fruitwood handle, marks to base rubbed. 677gms. Height 23 cm
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A heavy George III silver sugar caster, vase shaped with tall pierced dome cover. London 1813. 213gms.
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A Georgian Revival silver cream jug, helmet shape, raised on four paw feet with serpentine reeded rim and square scroll handle. Birmingham 1932. 225gms.
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A good quality late Victorian period silver four-piece tea and coffee service, fluted decoration with decorated borders. Sheffield 1896. Total weight 1916gms.
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An Edwardian bachelor's silver three-piece tea set, faceted design with fine classical engraved decoration. Sheffield 1907.
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A Victorian three-piece bachelor's silver tea set, oval with fluted decoration. Sheffield 1895.
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A silver caster shaker, of plain baluster shape with pierced dome cover. Height 15 cm. Birmingham 1919.
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A set of Victorian fiddle and shell pattern silver sugar tongs. Newcastle 1873.
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An Edwardian silver sugar bowl, plain design with scalloped rim, scrolling twin handles on four pad feet. Sheffield 1907, armorial to one side. 223gms.
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A pair of mid-Victorian silver pepperettes, baluster form with domed top, on three feet. London 1868 by George John Richards. Height 13 cm
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A late Victorian silver plate and mother-of-pearl fruit set, the knives with engraved blades.
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A Victorian silver 12-place cutlery set, fiddle & thread cutlery service, double struck, comprising 12 tablespoons, 12 table forks, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dessert forks, 12 table knives with silver handles and Sheffield steel blades, 12 entree knives as above, four sauce ladles, four salt spoons, two large serving (pie) spoons, two butter knives, small sauce ladle and a pair of sugar tongs. Mixed dates, mainly Victorian, includes George IV. Total weight approx. 6.5 kilos.
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A George II silver waiter, with shaped shell and scroll border and three pad feet. London 1748. The mark very similar to one registered by William Hunter I. 249gms. Diameter 18 cm
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A Victorian silver plate two-handled oval butler's tray, with shaped pierced gallery and four bun feet. 61 cm x 41 cm
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Two Victorian silver plated meat dish covers, of plain dome shape with detachable handles, gadrooned and beaded rims. The small one with dent. Lengths 40 cm and 26 cm
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A pair of tall elegant American sterling silver candlesticks, tapering square section with circular bases. Height 25 cm
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A pair of American sterling silver candlesticks, tapering circular section on stepped circular bases. Height 16.5 cm
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A pair of small Edwardian period silver candlesticks, ornate classical decoration, oval bases. One damaged. Chester 1907. Height 18 cm
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A pair of Victorian silver candlesticks, neo-classical style, oval urn nozzles raised on tapering columns from conforming oval bases. Sheffield 1891. Height 19.5 cm
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An American silver small dish, circular with decorative scroll moulded rim by Gorham. Diameter 14 cm
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A Dutch .835 standard silver cigarette box, plain oblong shape with engine turned lid. Date marks c.1927. Length 20 cm
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A Dutch .835 standard silver cigarette box, of oblong shape with engine turned lid. Date marks c.1950. Length 22 cm
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A small silver purse with leather interior, on chain suspension. Birmingham 1916. Some faults. Width 12 cm
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A 19th century Kashmiri silver kashkul, distinctive vessel form showing Indo-Iranian influence to the fine embossed all-over leaf and floral scrolls, tapered pierced and engraved top border, the top rims terminating in stylised snake's heads of prow form. Length 17.5 cm. Note: kashkuls were the begging bowls carried by travelling ascetic mendicants or dervishes.
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A Victorian silver plated ink stand with two inkwells and a deer's head pen holder, oblong with vine leaf decoration and four ball feet. J. Dixon & Sons. Width 25 cm
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A silver plated two-handled oblong tray, the gadrooned border with shell and scroll shoulders. Length 54 cm
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A WMF silver plated tray, oval with asymmetrical border, embossed with cherubs. Width 24 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi tribal rug, stylised floral designs on an orange ground. 150 cm x 95 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi tribal rug, floral designs with birds on a rich red ground. 180 cm x 1000.
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A hand knotted Persian Mashad rug, of bold geometric design, the central medallion on a rich red ground. 175 cm x 95 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Baluchi tribal rug, the field with three rows of Chevron motifs. 110 cm x 68 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Baluchi tribal rug, the field decorated with gul motifs. 150 cm x 95 cm
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A small hand knotted Persian Baluchi rug, the field with triangular motifs. 100 cm x 70 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan rug, bold geometric floral designs in rich colours, mainly red, blue and green. 133 cm x 2050.
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An Afghan raw silk prayer rug, silk pile on silk foundation, decorated with a mihrab patterned with flowers and birds within a fruit and leaf meander border. 154 cm x 1120.
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An Iranian Hamadan rug, wool pile on cotton, central diamond medallion surrounded by stylised florals on a plum ground, framed by multiple geometric borders. 205 cm x 1470.
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An Iranian Nain rug, wool pile on cotton, typical blue and ivory tones, decorated with a central medallion, flowering tendrils and birds. 151 cm x 88 cm
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A hand knotted Persian Arak rug, the field with two diamond medallions, stylised floral and animal motifs in typical tribal colours. 146 cm x 2090.
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A small Turkoman rug, decorated with rows of gul motifs on a rich red ground. 62 cm x 1300.
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A small hand knotted Turkoman rug, decorated with rows of gul motifs on a rich red ground. 62 cm x 1340.
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A hand knotted Turkoman rug, the field with rows of stylised gul motifs, unusual colours on a pale apricot ground. 115 cm x 1390.
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A hand knotted Persian Shahr Babak rug, with two large diamond medallions, bold designs and boteh motifs. 111 cm x 1470.
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A hand knotted Persian Meshkin wide runner, with bold geometric floral designs and three large medallions. 290 cm x 1050.
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A large hand woven kilim rug, with bold Caucasian designs in typical colours. Width 1780, length 280 cm.
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A hand knotted Persian Hamadan Lilihan rug, with central medallion and five border guards, floral designs and colours. 230 cm x 1700.
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An Iranian Nain circular carpet, wool pile with silk highlights on cotton foundation, decorated with a 16-point medallion in blue and ivory tones on a bright red ground. Diameter 1100.
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An Iranian Nain circular carpet, wool pile with silk highlights on cotton foundation, decorated with an eight-pointed medallion and palmettes along with floral motifs in pale tones on blue ground. Diameter 1040.
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An Iranian Nain circular carpet, wool pile with silk highlights on cotton foundation, decorated with 16-pointed medallion and palmettes in blue and pale tones on an ivory ground. Diameter 1060.
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An Iranian Bidjar rug, wool pile on cotton foundation, lozenge shaped medallion set within a conforming field and ground entirely patterned with small herati motifs framed by a meander border. 164 cm x 1100.
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A finely knottted Afghan Baluchi rug, the field decorated with bold stylised floral medallions, multiple border guards, rich dark colours and ivory. 120 cm x 2000.
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A good quality finely knotted Turkoman rug, the field with four rows of small hexagons, multiple border guards, various colours on a rich dark red ground. 130 cm x 1750.
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A Turkish Kazak carpet, the field decorated with three large geometric medallions and scattered geometric motifs framed by multiple rosette and hooked key designs. 300 cm x 2000.
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A large hand knotted Persian Gabeh carpet with typical bold geometric tribal designs in various colours. some distress. 308 cm x 4300.
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A hand knotted Persian Bijar rug, with single central medallion, intricate floral designs in vibrant colours. 115 cm x 1530.
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A hand knotted Persian Shahr Babak rug, decorated with rows of stylised mosque designs. 98 cm x 1480.
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